Monday, June 18, 2012

Guitar Lesson


Giles has taught himself to play the guitar, bass, and piano since he graduated from college. This weekend Clara decided she'd learn the guitar too. It's such a convenient instrument; it makes people sing together.


Giles showed her D, G, A, and B minor. "These are all you need to play any pop song or worship chorus."

Felix (obsessed with organic chemistry this summer): "Oh! They're nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon."


That's right. Now the kids can build anything. Any song, or any compound.

13 comments:

Flepandco said...

Just lovely. So wonderful to have such gifted children! And I see your slip-covering skills have extended beyond the arm chair to the lounge as well. It looks so good. I tried slip-covering once and failed miserably because I didn't pre-wash the fabric... needless to say, it didn't fit again after one wash :(

Libby said...

I love your sweet family! It is something strange to love a family with which you aren't personally acquainted, but nonetheless, I feel as though I know you. And I do love you :)

Lily said...

I just love Felix's comments!! Lily. xxx

Anna said...

Oh, Lilian, I didn't make that larger slipcover. I've only done the one! But I think I'll do more in the future.

Lisa said...

Surely Clara was just being nice to Giles and pretending to learn from him - I can't believe she couldn't have figured it out herself in half an hour!

Lisateresa

Kimberlee said...

Such fun! I find it delights a mother's heart in a special way to watch siblings instruct each other. (lately it's my 21yo teaching his younger sister to unicycle)

Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...

Your kids amaze me. I love hearing about all the incredible things they do. For just one day, I'd like to live at your house and watch the world go round. :)

Lucy said...

I really admire the way your children are growing up, Anna. Your family and Kimblerlee's family from Pondered in My Heart, are the ideal I have in mind as my little one's are growing up. I want them to be creative and give new things a go and follow their passions, and I see your children/young adults doing that and it is inspiring.

Farrah said...

Giles has been busy! Good for him! I'm sure Clara will pick up the guitar just as easily. I like Felix's contribution as well. Enjoy your brood while they are all together!

Ginger said...

I have read your blog off and on for years. It is truly pleasant and calming. I believe it is the quality of the photos. Surely, you have been asked this question before; only I can't find the answer by searching. What sort of camera do you use?

Anna said...

My camera is a Konica Minolta (Maxxum 5D, not to be confused with the Canon 5D), which isn't made anymore. Ours is several years old.

Margo said...

I'm a pianist who always wanted to play guitar for those reasons plus the instrument portability reason. I couldn't get the hang of guitar years ago, but I am inspired again by seeing your post.

teresa said...

always nice to see young adults enjoying their time with siblings. such a blessing!

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